Roosevelt Delivers Open Air Address Before 10000 in Des Moines
President Roosevelt, despite rain and cold, drew large crowds in Des Moines April 29. A parade preceded his arrival at the Auditorium for a Mystic Shrine gathering and then an open air speech to about 10 000 people at the statehouse grounds. He was introduced by Lafe Young and J A T Hull before departing for Oskaloosa.
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President Delivers Plain Speech to 10000 at Clarinda
The presidential train arrived in Clarinda amid heavy rain and a crowd of over 10000 gathered to hear the president speak in a plain, nonpolitical address. In Van Wert Roosevelt spoke to about 1000 people after a ten minute visit.
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Ten Thousand Turn Out For Presidential Visit In Shenandoah
Shenandoah Iowa April 29 the residential train bearing the president and his party arrived at seven oclock. Long before arrival thousands gathered and about ten thousand greeted the president. Congressman Hepburn met the president at this first Iowa stop. Governor Cummins and his party did not arrive as planned but met the president in Clarinda. A large platform was erected and the president spoke briefly to an enthusiastic assembly. The train departed at 7 10.
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Presient
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Iowa
Overnor Cummins
Clarinda
Roosevelt Speaks at Omaha Banquet on Labor Ties
President Roosevelt addressed the Omaha club banquet with ninety covers and then spoke to about 10,000 at the Coliseum. He praised General Grant on the anniversary of his birth and urged capitalists and laborers to resolve differences without a strike.
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Important conference in St Louis with Roosevelt and cabinet
Washington reports a crucial conference set for St Louis where President Roosevelt and Secretary Shaw will be joined by cabinet members. They will review developments since the president left Washington including Russia's Manchuria stance and the post office department probe along with other departmental issues for executive consideration.
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William Randolph Hearst Married in New York
Congressman elect William Randolph Hearst proprietor of the New York American and other papers wed Millicent Willson daughter of George H. Willson president of Advance Music in New York City.
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George H. Willson
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Judge Grants Temporary Injunction Against Eight Railroads
In Kansas City on April 28 Judge John F. Philips of the United States circuit court issued a temporary injunction stopping eight railroads from discriminating against small shippers. The order cites Chicago and Alton Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Chicago Burlington and Quincy Missouri Pacific Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Wabash and Chicago Great Western. The decision, delivered orally, aligns with a prior Chicago ruling by Judge Grosscup and holds the railroads’ rebates violated interstate commerce and anti trust laws, with the government acting to protect public welfare.
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Chicago Great Western
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Philips
Venezuela and allies agree on Hague protocol terms
Washington on April 29 reports Venezuela and the allies have agreed on protocols addressing preferential treatment to be submitted to The Hague. The convention will be signed next Monday when Signor Mayor des Planches returns from St Louis, following a joint conference at the British embassy among Bowen, the Italian and British ambassadors and the German minister.
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Venezuela
Hague Tribunal
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St. Louis
Bowen
Russian War Leaders Begin Manchuria Inspection Mission
War minister General Kuropatkin starts a two month inspection of Manchuria aboard a special train and may visit Japan. Lieutenant General Sakharoff acts as war minister in his absence. Kuropatkin plans to visit Port Arthur and Windivestock, while Russia orders twenty new gun boats for the Amur frontier.
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Franchises Tax Upheld by Appellate Court Ruling
An appellate court affirmed the franchise tax provision for street railways gas and telegraph and telephone companies and similar concerns. The decision declares the tax constitutional and notes more than 18 million dollars due as the current assessment.
Russia Manchuria demands clouded by official silence
Washington reports no reply from Ambassador McCormick or Minister Conger on Russia’s Manchuria demands amid suspicions the fourth demand would prolong control in North China. Chinese leaks and semi official dispatches fuel uncertainty about Russia’s trade treaty stance with China and new ports at Moukden and Takushan. Albany court of appeals upholds 1899 tax law allowing state board to tax public franchises with $18.4 million in taxes since the law’s passage.
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Takushan
Mongolia
Wealthy merchant shot by former employee in New York
Leopold Wertheimer, 32, a dry goods partner, was shot three times in his West One Hundred Fifteenth Street home and is in serious condition. Joseph Simpson, 30, a former employee and watchman at Wertheimer's burned-out store, was arrested. The motive is unclear, with Wertheimer denying a debt dispute and Simpson claiming owed money related to a mason friendship.
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Report on Philippine atrocities by General Miles prompts critique of officers
Washington April 28 The War Department released part of General Miles report on posts and soldiers in the Philippines. Miles cites harsh treatment torture and killings under officers such as Hennessey and Gauget and alleges concentration orders by General Bell violated law.
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Russia to Incorporate Manchuria Provinces if Remonstrance Fails
A Jiji report from Peking cites a Russian minister stating that the remonstrance by Japan and other powers could lead St Petersburg to annex three Manchurian provinces. The dispatch frames this as a potential imperial decision by the statesmen now guiding Russia.
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Rail accidents report shows 266 killed in 1902
The Interstate Commerce Commission bulletin for the year ending December 31, 1902, reports 266 deaths and 2,168 injuries from train accidents. Including other derailments and rider incidents, total casualties reach 934 killed and 11,173 injured, with damage to equipment and roadbed totaling 2,466,056 dollars.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Mansion funeral hall collapses trapping mourners
In Chicago on April 29 a floor collapse at a cottage funeral scene sent mourners into the basement below the coffin of Mrs. Martin Meyerhoffer. Several people were injured, some trapped under timbers but all are expected to recover.
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Martin Meyerhoffer
China Rejects Russian Demands Over Manchuria
Chinese officials say Moscow’s demands on Manchuria are refused in a final and definite manner. Peking reports the stand as decisive and unequivocal.
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Refugees Land With Ex President Vasquez in Cuba
General Vasquez former president of Santo Domingo arrived at Guantanamo Cuba from the Dominican gunboat Presidente. About 150 political refugees also landed with him at Guantanamo in the morning.
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British steamer Manchester Strands Near Gypsy Hook Ireland
The British steamer Manchester bound for Philadelphia from Manchester ran aground at Gypsy Hook off Tuscar in thick fog. The ship is in a bad position with her first and second holds flooded.
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Fire Levels Brunson Building and Nearby Structures
Fire in Columbus Ohio destroys the Brunson and Union Clothing building and several smaller structures totaling an 800000 loss. Daniel Lewis, engine company captain, is trapped beneath a collapsing wall while conveying a hose and perishes in the ruins. Philip Nation, grocer, is rescued from the Brunson building’s fourth floor as flames trap him.
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Philip Nation
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Warlike Engagement Near Danop Provokes Heavy Losses
Major Gough led a mobile column near Danop in Bohodle Somaliland. The fight resulted in 13 of his men killed, including two officers, with four officers wounded. The enemy reportedly suffered 200 killed in the clash on April 28.
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Rockefeller and son safeguarded by detectives
New York April 28 reports that John D. Rockefeller Sr. and John D. Rockefeller Jr. are constantly watched by detectives after receiving numerous threatening letters from cranks.
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John D. Rockefeller, Sr
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